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About this place
When you are in the mood for traditional sweets at a classic kissaten, KAWASHIMA's dainagon zenzai is an easy choice. Served generously in a bowl, the azuki beans are lightly sweetened so their natural grain and flavour remain distinct. Prepared with little liquid for a hearty texture, the sweet beans pair satisfyingly with freshly toasted mochi. The sweets menu also features coarse-paste inaka-shiruko, smooth gozen-shiruko, and savoury isobe-maki rice cakes wrapped in nori, offering a broad selection of classic accompaniments.
Light meals are equally well considered, with bread options that make for a filling meal. Sandwiches come with fillings such as egg, tuna, loin ham, cheese, and even white asparagus. The mixed sandwich allows diners to combine 2 fillings, with the option to have the bread toasted hot. In the morning, a breakfast service pairs toast and a boiled egg with a drink, making it a dependable stop to start 1 day.
The beverage lineup ranges from American-style coffee, iced coffee, and espresso to Toraja coffee and Vienna coffee. Because all seats permit smoking, the cafe has long served as a quiet retreat for smokers, operating on weekdays as a convenient spot for an afternoon coffee break.
